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I replaced a 722k, a 622, and a 612 with a Hopper and 2 Joeys. My price went down about $10/month. I did go from 5 separate tuners to 4. Your recording needs may vary requiring 3 Joeys, but it sounds like you only need 2. Hopper for the main TV and a Joey for each additional TV.

I replaced a 722k, a 622, and a 612 with a Hopper and 2 Joeys. My price went down about $10/month. I did go from 5 separate tuners to 4. Your recording needs may vary requiring 3 Joeys, but it sounds like you only need 2. Hopper for the main TV and a Joey for each additional TV.

Hmmm. How does that work? I have a 722 and 2 612s and would love to go to a Hopper and two Joeys. How would that work out to be cheaper? (The same would be great, actually.)

Also, how much will they charge me up front to change out my 722 and two 612s for a Hopper and two Joeys?

I'm slugging through the gazillion pages of the "My Hopper/Joey experience" thread, but not close to the end, so I'll ask here: are there disadvantages to a 2 Hopper, 1 Joey set-up vs. a 1 Hopper, 2 Joey set up? I want to be able to watch anything at anytime from any of the 3 TVs we have.

I'm slugging through the gazillion pages of the "My Hopper/Joey experience" thread, but not close to the end, so I'll ask here: are there disadvantages to a 2 Hopper, 1 Joey set-up vs. a 1 Hopper, 2 Joey set up? I want to be able to watch anything at anytime from any of the 3 TVs we have.

Only disadvantage that I see is the added up front cost (+ $100 for most people for upgraders) for the second Hopper. Monthly fees would be the same for both setups. If wired properly you should be able to view all recordings on both Hoppers from all 3 TVs. Hoppers however cannot view content from an EHD connected to the other Hopper or watch live tuners on the other Hopper. As P Smith indicated depending on your families viewing habits a second Hopper should solve any conflicts if you need more than 3 tuners for your household.

Upgrade fees are set and are only determined by how may Hoppers you want. Your history, ie: number of years with Dish, subscription level and late payments may entitle you to additional programing discounts.

I replaced a 722k, a 622, and a 612 with a Hopper and 2 Joeys. My price went down about $10/month. I did go from 5 separate tuners to 4. Your recording needs may vary requiring 3 Joeys, but it sounds like you only need 2. Hopper for the main TV and a Joey for each additional TV.

I've been thinking about upgrading now that they have OTA for the hopper.
My big question is, is it worth it?

Currently I have a 622 and a 211 with Top250 so my bill is $82.99/mo.
Would I really gain anything by switching? I wouldn't use PTAT since all the shows I record are on cable channels and not during PT, so the 6 recording feature doesn't apply to me. I would still only be able to record 2 sat and 1 ota correct?

I use a universal remote so remote finder is worthless.

The only option I see as being worth while is the ability to watch recordings on the Joey.

I would pay an extra $11/mo and also have to pay $100 plus $95 install up front.

Is there something I missed? The math doesn't work out for it to be beneficial to me.

I've been thinking about upgrading now that they have OTA for the hopper.My big question is, is it worth it?

Currently I have a 622 and a 211 with Top250 so my bill is $82.99/mo.Would I really gain anything by switching? I wouldn't use PTAT since all the shows I record are on cable channels and not during PT, so the 6 recording feature doesn't apply to me. I would still only be able to record 2 sat and 1 ota correct?

No 3 sat plus 1 OTA

I use a universal remote so remote finder is worthless.

Its for locating the Dish remote.

The only option I see as being worth while is the ability to watch recordings on the Joey.

I would pay an extra $11/mo and also have to pay $100 plus $95 install up front.

Hopper prices have been reduced to $50. $15.00 install with the protection plan.

Is there something I missed? The math doesn't work out for it to be beneficial to me.

I've been thinking about upgrading now that they have OTA for the hopper.My big question is, is it worth it?

Currently I have a 622 and a 211 with Top250 so my bill is $82.99/mo.Would I really gain anything by switching? I wouldn't use PTAT since all the shows I record are on cable channels and not during PT, so the 6 recording feature doesn't apply to me. I would still only be able to record 2 sat and 1 ota correct?

I use a universal remote so remote finder is worthless.

The only option I see as being worth while is the ability to watch recordings on the Joey.

I would pay an extra $11/mo and also have to pay $100 plus $95 install up front.

Is there something I missed? The math doesn't work out for it to be beneficial to me.

Only difference with your current setup (if you OTA on both receivers), would be same sat tuners (all dvr) and 1 less ota tuner.